Janesville City Council to hold public hearing over extending overnight parking for homeless
The Janesville City Council is holding a public hearing Monday night about extending the ordinance to allow the homeless to park overnight at the northern portion of Traxler Park. The change made back on August 1 was
New program addresses homelessness
A local non-profit is helping tackle the area’s homeless population. ECHO Associate Director Jessica Locher says the idea for a Transitional Living Program came out of a city of Janesville led focus group. ECHO obtained the home
Fitzgerald cites rocky relationship as Senate slow walks Evers’ Cabinet picks
The Wisconsin state Senate has so far confirmed five of Governor Tony Evers’ Cabinet appointees. Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald (R-Juneau) blames a rocky relationship between Republicans and the Democratic governor. “Obviously, the lawsuits around the extraordinary session
Jets join library at Janesville Mall
The Janesville Jets hockey practices this week might be a little quieter than usual. Hedberg Public Library Marketing Manager Elizabeth Hough says players will be reading Halloween stories at the library’s new branch in the Janesville Mall.
Edgerton budget focuses on street repairs
City Administrator Ramona Flanigan says the message residents have been sending is they want more done, so next year’s capital projects will focus on road work. She says like many municipalities Edgerton received more state highway aid,
Ray Cross to retire as University of Wisconsin System President
University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross announced Friday his intention to retire. The 71-year-old Cross will continue to serve as UW System president until his successor is found after a national search. A press release said
Rock County Sheriff’s Office announces new chief deputy
Rock County Sheriff Troy Knudson isn’t wasting any time announcing a replacement for Cheif Deputy Barb Tillman. Tillman announced her retirement Thursday after 37 years in law enforcement. The Sheriff’s Office announced Friday morning that Commander Craig
Rotary Botanical Gardens announces new Horticulture Director
Rotary Botanical Gardens is announcing the replacement for long-time Horticulture Director Mark Dwyer who stepped down in August after more than 20 years. Executive Director Kronberg says Michael Jesiolowski comes from Missouri Botanical gardens in St. Louis,
RCHS seeks permission to renovate Wilson-King Stone House
The Janesville City Council is expected to approve renovations at the Wilson-King Stone House on the Rock County Historical Society campus as part of their consent agenda on Monday night. Senior Planner Brian Schweigl says RCHS is
‘Truth in labeling’ food bills introduced at Capitol
Three bills requiring truth in labeling of milk, dairy products and meat, got a hearing Thursday in the Senate Agriculture Committee. State Senator Marklien (R-Spring Green) is a sponsor on all three. “This legislation isn’t about what